The Hudson–Fulton Celebration from September 25 to October 9, 1909 in New York and New Jersey was an elaborate commemoration of the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s discovery of the Hudson River an
Hudson–Fulton Celebration program
Hudson–Fulton Celebration New York City, commemorative stamp, 1909 Issue
Wilbur Wright (back to camera) and mechanic Charlie Taylor fix a canoe to the Wright A Flyer used during the Celebration.
RMS Lusitania was a British ocean liner launched by the Cunard Line in 1906 as a Royal Mail Ship. She was the world's largest passenger ship until the completion of her running mate Mauretania three m
RMS Lusitania arriving in New York City in 1907
Lusitania, prior to her launch
RMS Lusitania – built 1904–1906
Lusitania unloading Christmas mail to a post office boat